Journal of Engineering Education Transformations

Abstract

The prime challenge faced in the pandemic and post pandemic period is involving students in active learning. In the absence of physical classes, learning Management System (LMS) is the only option for implementing active learning strategies. BodhiTree is an open-source online learning platform developed by IIT Bombay and endorsed by AICTE to empower teachers to conduct online classes and later even regular physical classes via flipped mode. Authors have used the platform for teaching learning of the subject heat transfer for undergraduate engineering program at third year level. The present article discusses the implementation of BodhiTree for teaching of the said course. The process of teaching a course using the platform from enrollment to the assessment and publishing grades of the student who appeared for the course is outlined in the present article. The article also discusses the convenience and features of BodhiTree over other free active learning platforms and the limitations faced by the authors during its implementation. The comparative assessment of course outcomes’ attainment levels show that, implementation of BodhiTree has resulted in better understanding of fundamental concepts by the students. BodhiTree is found to be the most user-friendly active learning platform for teaching undergraduate courses.

Keywords—Active Learning Strategy, LMS, BodhiTree, Course Outcomes